MONO - Otis Redding - The Dock of the Bay (1968) UK Stax vinyl LP album MINT/VG+

Sold Date: May 4, 2022
Start Date: March 27, 2022
Final Price: £56.00 (GBP)
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SUPER-RARE, MAGNIFICENT CONDITION, pre-owned MONO vinyl album released in the UK in 1968 on the Stax label (Cat. No. 230001). Matrix numbers are: 231001 A ▽ 1 2 2 and 231001 B ▽ 1 2 2.


The entire package has been housed in a polythene sleeve for 40+ years and is included in the sale. The paper labels are in excellent condition but light spindle markings exist on both. The front cover title is printed as "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay" whereas the labels and spine read "The Dock Of The Bay".


(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay2:38

I Love You More Than Words Can Say2:50

Let Me Come On Home2:53

Open The Door2:21

Don't Mess With Cupid2:28

The Glory Of Love2:38

I'm Coming Home3:03

Tramp2:32

The Huckle-Buck2:58

Nobody Knows You (When You're Down And Out)3:10

Ole Man Trouble2:36



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Grading (played in its entirety)


Price Sticker on sleeve? NO


Sleeve: VG+ some creasing on the (front only) laminate, faint fingerprints on rear, spine not too bad) 


Vinyl: MINT looks new - plays superbly


Inner: VG+ original plain paper (not polylined, unfortunately) 


Extras: N/A



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MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition and may even be unplayed, with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.


EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have very slight wear and/or creasing.


VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.


GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.


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POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.


BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.


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